It’s not a stretch to imagine the day when Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili all will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

There will probably be a Spurs corner then with David Robinson and Gregg Popovich close by. But the current “Big Three” have served as pillars for a dynasty that has helped the Spurs win four NBA championships and are in position to add to their swag later this season. Their combined artistry have helped make them some of the most memorable players in the history of the league.

With changing responsibility as Duncan has gotten older, the “Big Three” rarely have to score big numbers in the same game for the Spurs as much any more. Balance throughout the rotation has marked the Spurs’ remarkable start so far this season.

But the experienced talents of Duncan, Parker and Ginobili can come up with big performances when needed And such was the case Friday night against Dallas.

Duncan, Parker and Ginobili combined to ring up 80 points in the Spurs’ 97-91 triumph over the Mavericks. It was the highest combined scoring night of the season for the trio (see chart in other blog post .) And it was first time that all three of them have scored more than 20 points since the opener on Oct. 27 against Indiana when Duncan had 23, Ginobili scored 22 and Parker added 20.

All of them had big nights to help subdue the Mavericks Friday night.

Parker’s 33-point night was his second-highest scoring effort of the season, topped only his 37 scored against Memphis on Dec. 18.

Ginobili’s 25 points marked one of his top 12 efforts of the season and his highest scoring game since scoring a season-high 35 against Memphis on Feb. 27.

And Duncan’s 22-point effort represented one of his top five scoring nights of the season and his top scoring effort since hanging a season-high 28 points against Denver on Dec. 16.

When added together, the “Big Three” produced 80 of San Antonio’s 97 points. They were a combined 29-for-51 from the field (56.9 percent) and had a plus-minus score of plus-27. The rest of the San Antonio team scored 17 points, was a combined 7-for-32 from the field (21.9 percent) and was a combined plus-3.

Needless to say, the value of San Antonio’s big guns was never more apparent than in their huge victory over the Mavericks.

Here’s a look at a few other statistical trends from the impressive triumph.

Parker continues his strong play since coming out of his calf injury last month that cost him a couple of games. In the seven games since returning to the lineup, Parker is hitting 54.9 percent from the field, 70 percent from 3-point range and averaging 21.6 points per game. And over his last five games, he’s averaging 24.4 points per game. He’s scored in double figures in each of his last seven games.

The 25 points for Ginobili boosts him on a spurt that has seen him average 20 points per game over his last four. He had been in a recent shooting slump, hitting only 9-for-24 from the field in his last two games (37.5 percent). But his 3-for-5 shooting from beyond the 3-point line Friday was his first time with more than 50 percent behind the arc since hitting 4-for-6 against Houston on Jan. 29.

It was a throwback night for Duncan as he scored 22 points for the first time to score at least 20 in a period of 26 games since scoring 21 points against New York on Jan. 22. Duncan also added eight rebounds, two steals and three blocked shots. His plus-17 plus-minus was the team best. He’s scored in double figures in five straight games, averaging 15.4 points per game, hitting 54.9 percent from the field, averaging 8.6 rebounds and hitting 80.8 percent from the line. And his two steals and three blocked shots marks the seventh time this season he’s had at least two blocks and two steals in the same game.

Antonio McDyess was shut out as he missed all three field goal attempts. It was the first time he was shut out since Feb. 25. But he did grab six rebounds, giving him an average of 6.4 rebounds since joining the starting lineup. And he matched his season high with three steals, including a critical open court theft late in the fourth quarter that helped wrap up the victory.

Richard Jefferson was limited to three points on 1-for-3 shooting, including 1-for-1 on his only 3-point attempt. He’s averaging 4.0 points in his last two games and 30 percent from the field during that period.

Gary Neal rebounded from one of his toughest shooting efforts to score eight points, although his shooting slump continued. Neal has hit 22.7 percent from the field in his last two games, averaging 8.0 points per game. Neal is hitting 28.6 percent of his 3-pointers in his last four games.

Despite struggling through a 2-for-9 shooting night, George Hill had a big turnaround in his plus-minus score. He went from a season-worst minus-30 against Miami to plus-6 against the Mavericks. Hill is shooting 20 percent from the field (3-for-15) and averaging 3.0 points in his last two games. It’s his lowest two-game scoring streak since scoring six combined points in the second and third games of the season.

Matt Bonner’s shooting slump continued as he missed all four field-goal attempts, including one 3-point attempt. He’s been shut out in back to back games and is averaging 1.8 points per game in his last four. It’s the first time he’s been blanked in back to back games since Games 3 and 4 of the Dallas playoff series last season. He’s gone four games without a 3-pointer for the first time since the middle of last season. And since Duncan’s infamous “It’s Over” declaration in the first Miami game, Bonner has hit 18.2 percent of his 3-pointers over the last six games.

DeJuan Blair scored two points and grabbed four rebounds in 13:44. It’s his lowest playing time since 13:09 Jan. 24 at Golden State. His two points is one of his nine lowest scoring efforts of the season and lowest scoring game since he was shut out Jan. 9 against Minnesota.

James Anderson played three seconds and posted no statistics. Steve Novak and Tiago Splitter did not play. Chris Quinn was inactive.

The Spurs notched 14 steals against Dallas, which was their second highest of the season behind only the opening night victory over Indiana on Oct. 27. They collected 36 rebounds, which was tied for ninth lowest this season. Their 15 assists was tied for the fourth lowest of the season.

The Spurs’ defense limited Dallas to 73 field goal attempts, second lowest by an opponent this season. Dallas’ three steals was tied for the Mavericks’ third-lowest total of the season. And they forced 19 turnovers, which was tied for the third most by Dallas this season.

It was Dallas’ fifth loss in the last eight games and are all to playoff-caliber teams.

Why is the Spurs’ defense so productive? Little things, like contesting inbounds passes. Jason Kidd struggled to got one off in a spot when Dallas had just 2 seconds on the shot clock. Ginobili later deflected another away form from Dallas center Ian Mahinmi that turned into a Spurs steal.

And how is this for some irony? The only Maverick who did not play Friday night was Corey Brewer, who the Mavericks won out in a post-trade deadline bidding war with the Spurs.